LNBP Semifinals: Toros forces decisive Game 7 against Fuerza Regia - Feb 3, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
LNBP Semifinals, Game 6: Fuerza Regia - Toros 69-74 (3-3)
Game Six of the LNBP Semifinals was played last night. Toros celebrated 69-74 road win against Fuerza Regia and tied the score to 3-3 in the series. Two teams will meet today again in crucial Game Seven. Fuerza Regia is the host and the winner will advance to Finals. The guests trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 19-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game [read more]
LNBP Semifinals, Game 6: Fuerza Regia - Toros 69-74 (3-3)
Game Six of the LNBP Semifinals was played last night. Toros celebrated 69-74 road win against Fuerza Regia and tied the score to 3-3 in the series. Two teams will meet today again in crucial Game Seven. Fuerza Regia is the host and the winner will advance to Finals. The guests trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 19-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Fuerza Regia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American-Nigerian forward Ike Ofoegbu (205-85, college: SMU, agency: Paris Global Sports) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Venezuelan-Puerto Rican swingman Rafael Perez (193-82, agency: Paris Global Sports) contributed with 23 points for the winners. American forward Terrence Shannon (203-79, college: Elgin CC, agency: Paris Global Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and Puerto Rican point guard Alvin Cruz (186-82, college: Niagara, agency: Paris Global Sports) added 20 points and 4 assists in the effort for Fuerza Regia. The winner of today's game will meet Halcones Rojos in the Finals. Halcones Rojos eliminated Pioneros with perfect 4-0.
LNBP Semis: Fuerza Regia takes 3-2 lead against Toros - Feb 1, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
LNBP Semifinals, Game 5: Toros - Fuerza Regia 68-69 (2-3)
Fuerza Regia celebrated 68-69 thriller win against Toros last night. It means that visitors grabbed 2-3 lead the series now and next two games will be played at their home court. The first chance to book a spot for the Finals Fuerza Regia will have on Friday. If not, the decisive Game Seven will be played a day later [read more]
LNBP Semifinals, Game 5: Toros - Fuerza Regia 68-69 (2-3)
Fuerza Regia celebrated 68-69 thriller win against Toros last night. It means that visitors grabbed 2-3 lead the series now and next two games will be played at their home court. The first chance to book a spot for the Finals Fuerza Regia will have on Friday. If not, the decisive Game Seven will be played a day later. The guests trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 69-68. 27 personal fouls committed by Toros helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Donta Smith (201-G-83, college: SE Illinois JC) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds. The former international swingman Alonso Izaguirre (200-76) contributed with 7 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. American-Nigerian forward Ike Ofoegbu (205-85, college: SMU, agency: Paris Global Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and Dominican power forward Elys Manuel Guzman (206-82, college: Bemidji St.) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Toros.
LNBP: Halcones Rojos is the first finalist - Jan 31, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
Fourth games of the LNBP Semifinals were played last night. Halcones Rojos grabbed 91-97 OT win against Pioneros ending the series with perfect 4-0. It means that Halcones Rojos became the first finalist and now will wait for the winner of Fuerza Regia - Toros series. The score is 2-2 now, after yesterday's 79-96 road victory by Fuerza Regia. Two teams will meet again today.
Pioneros - Halc [read more]
Fourth games of the LNBP Semifinals were played last night. Halcones Rojos grabbed 91-97 OT win against Pioneros ending the series with perfect 4-0. It means that Halcones Rojos became the first finalist and now will wait for the winner of Fuerza Regia - Toros series. The score is 2-2 now, after yesterday's 79-96 road victory by Fuerza Regia. Two teams will meet again today.
Pioneros - Halc.Rojos 91-97 OT (0-4) The guests trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 24-16 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 17-11. Halcones Rojos made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of international guard Paul Stoll (178-G-85) who helped to win the game recording 32 points (made all of his eleven free throws !!!). Venezuelan power forward Luis Bethelmy (200-86) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Halcones Rojos' coach Eddie Casiano used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard LeRoy Hickerson (196-82, college: Cumberlands) replied with 28 points and Panamanian power forward Antonio Garcia (203-76, college: Ky Wesleyan) added 11 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Pioneros. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Pioneros: L.Hickerson 28+1reb+2ast, J.Millsap 19+7reb+2ast, S.Soriano 12+3reb+3ast, A.Garcia 11+15reb+5ast, C.Hernandez 8+3reb, E.Moreno 6+1reb Halc.Rojos: P.Stoll 32+3ast, L.Bethelmy 17+3reb+1ast, N.Alonzo 15+2reb, C.Rivera 12+7reb+1ast, D.Cortes 9+2reb, H.Carrillo 5+1reb
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Toros - Fuerza Regia 79-96 (2-2) The game was mostly controlled by Fuerza Regia. Toros was better in second period 19-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican point guard Alvin Cruz (186-82, college: Niagara, agency: Paris Global Sports) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Donta Smith (201-83, college: SE Illinois JC) contributed with 8 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. American-Nigerian forward Ike Ofoegbu (205-85, college: SMU, agency: Paris Global Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds and American swingman Rene Rougeau (198-86, college: UNLV) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Toros. Toros' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Toros: I.Ofoegbu 32+10reb+1ast, R.Perez 14+1reb+2ast, R.Rougeau 14+5reb+1ast, W.Pagan 7+4reb+7ast, L.Ellis Vasquez 6+2ast, E.Manuel Guzman 4+5reb+2ast Fuerza Regia: T.Shannon 25+4reb, A.Cruz 22+5reb+7ast, A.Joseph Tyronzic 14+2reb+1ast, A.Izaguirre 12+5reb+4ast, K.Rhymer 11+4reb, D.Smith 8+15reb+7ast
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